EXPOSURE – EXPOSURE MODES
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Program Shift: Aperture and shutter speed can be manually changed using the Rear
Control Wheel W1 and the Front Control Wheel W2 at the hand grip. Both values are
interlinked in the Programmed Auto Exposure Mode, therefore the corresponding shutter
speed or aperture value will be adjusted to maintain the correct exposure of the image.
11.3.1.2 S - Shutter Priority
With Shutter Priority, the user sets the shutter speed while the camera system adapts the
corresponding aperture value.
To select Shutter Priority, set the Exposure Mode Selector Switch S2 to “S”. To select the
function from the menu, set the Exposure Mode Selector Switch S2 to “Options / Remote
Control” and press the Button AE-Lock B7, while simultaneously using the Rear Control
Wheel W2.
Set the desired shutter speed using the rear control wheel W2 at the hand grip. The
system adapts the corresponding aperture value automatically.
Focus the camera onto the image scene. Press the Release Button B1 (first pressure point)
or use the button AE-Lock B2 to save the exposure settings (shutter speed and aperture).
They are applied when the shutter is activated.
Shutter priority is useful when the exposure time is crucial, for example when taking
pictures of moving objects (short exposure times) or for long time exposure.
11.3.1.3 A - Aperture Priority
When “Aperture Priority” is selected, the user sets the aperture, and the camera system
adapts the corresponding shutter speed automatically.
To select Aperture Priority, set the Exposure Mode Selector Switch S2 to “A”. To select
the function from the menu, set the Exposure Mode Selector Switch S2 to “Options /
Remote Control” and press the button AE-Lock B7, and simultaneously use the Rear
Control Wheel W2.
Set the desired aperture using the Front Control Wheel W1 at the hand grip. The
corresponding shutter speed is adapted automatically.
Focus the camera onto the image scene. Press the Release Button B1 (first pressure point)
or use the button AE-Lock T2 to save the exposure settings (shutter speed and aperture).
They are applied when the shutter is activated.
Aperture Priority is suitable for images where the depth of field is an important
characteristic for the composition of the image.